Global Scans · Good Health and Well-being · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

• [New] A new UNAIDS report finds that ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 remains within reach if countries, communities, and global partners act decisively. George W. Bush Presidential Center
• [New] Political Declaration seek to reaffirm member states' unwavering commitment to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. George W. Bush Presidential Center
• [New] A heat wave in Europe this week has broken June temperature records and is being blamed for dozens of deaths, and another round of soaring temps is expected to hit the eastern US next week. CNet
• [New] Fast-Growing Products: Behavioral support & digital therapeutics is the fastest growing product category during 2026-2033, with FDA - and NICE-backed digital cessation platforms demonstrating superior quit rates and attracting employer health plan and NHS-funded B2B subscription revenue models. Persistence Market Research
• [New] 29 countries with bilateral health agreements under the America First Global Health Strategy are expected to see a combined $4.3 billion reduction in U.S. and Global Fund support between the 2024-2026 and 2027-2029 periods, according to a recent KFF analysis. George W. Bush Presidential Center
• [New] Healthcare remains the fastest-growing sector through 2034, so the bigger risk is a skills mismatch than a wholesale job apocalypse. metaintro
• [New] Healthcare hiring is still projected to grow faster than any other sector through 2034, so the smartest move now is building the validation and patient skills automation cannot copy. metaintro
• [New] Health outcomes could improve by 40% and treatment costs could be reduced by 50% with the use of artificial intelligence. NIHCM
• [New] U.S. policymakers should recognize that stronger U.S. engagement with Africa can deepen economic ties, strengthen global health security, expand opportunity, and reinforce partnerships grounded in transparency, accountability, and shared prosperity. George W. Bush Presidential Center
• [New] CRS will provide multi-sectoral support, including food, nutrition, health, water and sanitation, and shelter assistance in countries with significant humanitarian needs such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Haiti, Nigeria, and Sudan. George W. Bush Presidential Center
• [New] The NSC confirmed that instances of mental health distress have been linked to poor decision-making and unnecessary risk-taking, prompting higher rates of workplace accidents. Christensen Group Insurance
• [New] The United Nations Children's Fund today released a report showing that nearly half, or 1.1 billion, of the world's children are now exposed to at least three overlapping climate hazards, threatening their health, their education and their survival. UN Meetings Coverage and Press Releases
• [New] By 2030, AI systems support many scientific advances and automate many digital workflows as well as humans, but remain less capable at key cognitive abilities. GOV.UK
• [New] Public healthcare spending across OECD countries is projected to increase by approximately 1.5 percentage points of GDP by 2045. MarkNtel Advisors
• [New] With WHO projecting a global shortfall of 11 million health workers by 2030, hospitals are increasingly shifting toward semi-automated, user-friendly ventilators that reduce clinical workload while maintaining precision and patient safety. MarkNtel Advisors
• [New] Another very big concern is that many rural health clinics will close in New Mexico because of the elimination of federal Medicaid tax dollars as well. Source New Mexico
• [New] The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity Threat Landscape Report identifies ransomware as one of the most significant cyber threats facing organizations worldwide, particularly targeting critical infrastructure, healthcare, and supply chains. fortinet
• [New] The National Health Commission is expected to progressively expand its positive list of permitted functional food ingredients. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Leading Product Type: Collagen peptides are projected to capture around 38% of revenue share in 2026, driven by clinical evidence supporting dermal and musculoskeletal health applications. Persistence Market Research
• [New] As billions of people use mobile phones globally, a small increase in the incidence of adverse effects on health could have major public health implications on long term basis. PubMed Central (PMC)

Last updated: 28 June 2026